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The event industry is changing and is full of opportunities. Our programmes provide you with valuable skills and prepare you for the challenges of event organisation.
Studying for a Bachelor qualification in tourism means acquiring a thorough knowledge of all aspects of tourism, from management to marketing. It means learning how to develop and manage tourism projects and events… from transportation and accommodation to logistics and entertainment.
The Bachelor in Tourism & Hospitality Management offered by Excelia offers you the opportunity to personalise your study path, to enjoy international experiences and to acquire professional skills to promote more sustainable and responsible tourism. You will discover the entire tourism sector, exploring the wide variety of careers and refining your career goals throughout this highly personalised programme. Excelia's Bachelor in tourism offers a number of advantages, including its focus on vocational integration, its international dimension and its expertise in the sector.
This Bachelor programme is State-accredited; it is offered by the first tourism school in France to be recognised by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). In addition, Excelia is one of France's TOP 10 schools.
Benefit from the opportunity of up to 10 months of internship experience and up to one year of academic expatriation at one of our 74 partner universities, with the possibility of obtaining a double international qualification.
Enjoy 3 company-based experiences each year, with immersive lessons in the metaverse, a choice of more than 50 clubs and associations, and involvement in the organisation of the International Adventure Film & Book Festival (FIFAV)... all of which will help prepare you for your future career.
Build your own personal curriculum with a choice of micro credentials,12 different electives to develop your expertise (event design, business tourism, hospitality, etc.), and the possibility of carrying out Year 3 on a work-study track.
Adopt a sustainable approach to tourism via the Climacité© project in Year 1 and the Humacité© project in Year 2… and discover slow tourism!
Classic Track
Xpress Australia Track
*Students choosing the Xpress Australia track in Year 1 then join Year 2 of the Bachelor in Tourism & Hospitality Management programme, in either La Rochelle, Paris or Tours.
French Track
English Track
Classic track
Work-study Track
International track
Double qualification Track
This track enables you to follow the Entrepreneurship specialisation lessons of Excelia’s Bachelor in Business, thereby validating a double qualification.
Excelia Tourism School now offers you a unique opportunity to head to Australia for the start your studies. Provided that you successfully complete your 6 months in Melbourne, you can then apply to join Year 2 of the Bachelor in Tourism & Hospitality Management for the start of the academic year in September 2025. The Xpress Australia Track is the equivalent to one year of higher education and focusses on a variety of disciplines including Business, Digital Technology, Marketing, and Communications.
Tuition fees are identical to Year 1 of the Bachelor in Tourism & Hospitality Management in France, and our partner GoStudy will help you with all the administrative procedures for your stay in Melbourne, which will take place from March to August.
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Excelia Tourism School's Bachelor in Tourism & Hospitality Management is an innovative programme that prepares you for careers in all domains of tourism and hospitality. During your three years of study, you will develop skills in destination management, sustainable tourism, tourism marketing, and so much more! The programme will make you stand out from the crowd thanks to hands-on, immersive experiences in the world of tourism.
Our graduates are highly sought after for their practical expertise and their ability to innovate. After your studies, you will be pursue exciting professions such as Hotel Manager, Sustainable Tourism Consultant or perhaps Events Project Manager. Through your internship and project experience, you will be ready to face the challenges of the job market, to work in a variety of organisations such as travel agencies, event agencies, hotels, restaurants, festival management agencies, tourist offices, theme parks, thalassotherapy/spa facilities, humanitarian associations, etc.
To join Year 1 of our Bachelor in tourism, you need to have a High School qualification (or international equivalent) and successfully pass our entrance test, which includes a formal application and a motivation interview. You can also join the programme directly in Year 2 or Year 3 if you have already validated one or two years of higher education respectively. We are looking for students who are motivated and curious, and who are passionate about tourism.
Combining theory and practice, lessons are taught by professionals and experts from the tourism sector. You will undertake several company internships (3 months in Year 1, up to 10 months abroad) and enjoy personal and professional experiences to remember! These experiences will enable you to put your skills into practice and to develop your professional network, thereby providing you with the necessary tools to succeed in your future career in tourism.
Yes! Excelia actively encourages international mobility! Starting in Year 1, you will carry out a 3-month internship in the country and company of your choice, and we will help you to find the most appropriate one! Then, in Year 2, you will spend a semester abroad at the partner university of your choice. Finally, in Year 3, you can choose whether to do your final internship in France or abroad. Perfect opportunities to enrich your career, discover new cultures, and broaden your professional horizons!
By joining Excelia, you will be part of a school renowned for its academic excellence and international accreditations (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA). Our teaching approach focusses on real-world experience and hands-on learning. Our campuses in La Rochelle, Tours and Paris all boast an exceptional living environment, offering a studious yet friendly atmosphere.
This specialisation explores the intricacies of the events and entertainment industry, focussing on marketing, tourism, and entrepreneurship, with the aim of training you to become a multi-skilled, creative business professional.
Through this specialisation, you will discover the fundamentals of marketing, finance, leadership and entrepreneurship in the travel and hospitality sectors, equipping you with the skills to meet the challenges of these exciting and fast-changing industries.
This specialisation covers aspects such as service, sales and financial management, whilst giving you an in-depth understanding of oenology, winegrowing and gastronomy, preparing you for the world of gourmet food and wine.
The work-study track provides an opportunity to gain significant industry experience, training you to become a multiskilled professional in the fields of marketing, communications, employment law and finance, with a particular focus on sustainable development and innovation with respect to the tourism sector.
Year 1
Fundamentals of Tourism and Communication
Year 2
Advanced understanding of digital and tourism strategiesIntroduction to Human Development and CSR
Year 3
Expertise in Tourism Communication and MarketingCustomer Relationship Marketing & Integrated Marketing Communications
Digital Marketing for the Tourism Industry
Corporate Finance
Yield Management
Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Labour Law, Competition Law and Consumer Law
Community Management
Sustainable Development & CSR in the Tourism Industry
The different courses and projects are provided for indicative purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next. The specialisations offered will only be available if the required minimum number of students is reached.
French Track: 80% of the teaching in French, 20% in English
English Track: 100% English (a certain level of English is required for this track)
2nd Modern Language: German, Spanish or Italian
3rd Language (compulsory for students joining in Year 1): Choice of Portuguese, Chinese or Sign Language
TOEFL and TOEIC training
Three types of evaluation:
Throughout the year, you will work on group or individual projects, which will be marked by your teachers.
These take the form of written exams.
The oral exam is a presentation of your studies and your future studies or professional project.
The teaching Faculty of the Bachelor in Tourism and Hospitality Management is made up of French and international research-active Faculty members as well as industry professionals.
The research-active Faculty, who specialise in tourism management, draw on the research work carried out within the framework of our Tourism Management Institute and our case study centre, known as INNOV Case Lab, thus offering students innovative pedagogy. The industry professionals who teach on the programme are recognised for their strong expertise within their field and focus on real business issues.
Your core course modules are taught with your entire Year Group. In addition, you will have tutorials in smaller groups, based on your chosen specialisation, language ability, etc.
Sous la forme d’un jeu d’entreprise, les étudiants résolvent en équipe des problématiques professionnelles concrètes.
The school has a partnership with Disney World Resort in Orlando, giving students the opportunity to study at Delaware University in the USA during 6 months, followed by a paid internship in one of the parks of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Students take part in Eductour, a discovery tour of local players in the tourism industry and other partners of Excelia Tourism School. The aim of this initiative is to introduce our students to companies, professions, and professionals in the tourism industry.
Heading abroad on academic expatriation is a compulsory part of Year 2 of the programme. Students who choose the International Track in Year 3 will have the opportunity of repeating the experience.
Students in Year 1 and Year 2 of the Bachelor in Tourism & Hospitality Management work as volunteers, assisting the organisers throughout this week-long festival in La Rochelle. Year 3 students take part in an inter-school challenge which involves tackling the major issues facing the Tourism & Hospitality sector.
A third modern language is compulsory for all students right from the first year of the programme. In line with the school’s core values and its commitment to inclusion, students are required to learn sign language in Year 1.
Students undertake a social, humanitarian or civic voluntary project in an NGO or an association, either in France or abroad durinh 3 months. This is one of the unique features of Excelia, which is committed to educating students to become future managers who are both responsible and conscious of the importance of their role in society.
The aim of Climacité© is to raise awareness, educate and prepare students for the challenges of protecting the environment and adapting to climate change. With a long-standing commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism, Climacité© is an opportunity for our students to make a commitment to the planet. Their projects must address one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Carrying out company-based internships, in France or abroad, is one of the compulsory parts of the Bachelor programme. By the end of your studies, you will have acquired between 8 and 15 months of real company-based experience. Discover Florent’s end-of-studies internship… in Bali!
You have the possibility of getting involved in one of Excelia’s 50 clubs and associations, enabling you to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and vocationally oriented environment. In addition, it is a great way to settle into school life and experience something unique Choose your association!
Throughout your studies, you will benefit from personalised support and guidance. The School offers workshops structured around personal development (self-awareness and self-assertion), communication tools (such as CVs and cover letters), understanding the job market, learning about different careers and developing your professional network thanks to the Talent Centre. In addition, you will receive personal mentoring from an industry professional who will help you to develop your career strategy.
Students have the possibility of a 12-month Work-study Track in Year 3 of the programme. The aim is develop professional skills in a real company, with the opportunity of applying the management theory learned in class.
After a Bachelor in tourism, there are many exciting careers waiting for you across the entire industry. With a Bachelor in Tourism & Hospitality Management from Excelia, you will be capable of working in a wide range of positions, including the following:
Note that these professions require skills in marketing, management, communication, and sales… all of which you will have acquired during your studies!
Continuing your studies with a Master qualification after your Bachelor in Tourism & Hospitality Management can lead to a wide range of career opportunities. A postgraduate programme will enable you to develop your knowledge, acquire additional skills, and specialise in a specific area of tourism and hospitality.
A Master programme in tourism or hospitality generally lasts for two years, divided into four semesters, and is equivalent to 5 years of higher education. To join a Master, you will need to have successfully completed at least 3 years of higher education, such as the Bachelor in Tourism & Hospitality Management.
The lessons may be theory-based or hands-on, with a strong emphasis on vocational development. You can choose from a variety of specialisations to reflect your career plans: tourism project management, hotel management, tourism marketing, sustainable development in tourism, management of tourist destinations, etc.
There are a number of options available to graduates holding a Bachelor qualification in tourism and who are looking to pursue post-graduate studies.
As Excelia's Bachelor is State-accredited and RNCP-certified, students who wish to do so can continue their studies at Master level to validate five years of higher education.
At Excelia, there are a number of MSc programmes specialising in tourism:
Master of Science (MSc) in Destination & Tourism Project Development
Master of Science (MSc) in Tourism projects and Innovation
Master of Science (MSc) in International Hospitality
of our graduates find a job within 6 months of graduating
secure a job before the end of their studies
work abroad, the principal countries being: Spain, United Kingdom, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica, China, Australia
*27 member states of the European Union: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France and French Overseas Territories, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
The above fees are provided for information purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next.
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